This is intended as a meeting place for folk interested in the music I make with Marcus Cliffe as Miracle Mile or my solo stuff as 'Jones'.
I hope it'll be fun and might host some healthy banter; giving me a chance to share some music, video, thoughts etc.
It can get a little lonely in the attic; why not slide a note under the door...

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Jones: To The Bone: Update

The album has been lovingly mastered by Peter Beckmann. Pete has pressed the 'stardust' button and has duly worked his wonders. One or two minor adjustments will see the the album off for production early next week.

Here's the running order with a tantalizing quote from each song:

Phil the Hat:Let's raise a glass to our younger selves

Dream Horses:

Seven lonely satellites, circling my desire

Pardon Me:

The love and the lust and the longing will always end up in our songs

Some Kind of Surrender:I reach out to you, reaching back at me

Books to Bed:

When all hope is gone, we all grasp at straws

Man Behind the Moon:

I could be beloved as I hide behind the moon

Angelicana:

I know that in my blood I choose my words for sound

Cabin Fever:

A question is forming. A knot is unravelling

The Fullness of Time:

We danced as Dusty Springfield sang

Fireworks:

It's magic we crave, explosions of wonder

Glimpsed and Gone:

What does that mean?

To the Bone:

If you're never awake you're never alone

Somewhere North of Here:

Kindness is a kind of love and love it is a kind of fear

Row:I pray that the day will deliver all that's outstanding to me

Here below is what your CD will look like.Makes me wish that we'd gone for the vinyl version...

6 comments:

I read an interesting book recently, "Conversations with Tom Petty" which I enjoyed. Nice quote by Petty, talking about song-writing & where he looked for inspiration...

“Where there are people there are storiesWhere there are stories there are songsWhere there are songs there are people searchingFor where they belong.”

I can only imagine what it's like to be blessed with the talent to write a song... a good song. The artist as a watcher & listener of people, places and interactions. The ability to ponder all of that stuff, then in a four minute song retell and share insights into those stories TP mentions, throwing another angle at an often mundane subject that connects with the folks... with a melody!

Thrilled to see "To The Bone" coming hot on the heels of ICC. Intriguing glimpses of the lyrics, and the packaging looks beautiful. Can hardly wait for the release. Talented & prolific you are Mr. Jones...

Some might say just a bit needy TT. Nice quote from Petty. The compulsion to connect is a strangely potent one. It's already been said that stories are told by people who can tell them... a bit like the old firelighters; the keepers of the flame relied on the mysteries of fire and its origins for their worth. I think that there's a parallel with songwriting; any kind of writing actually. We've all got stories dormant within us. I think that the charm is not just learning what to say but what to leave unsaid and, when all is said and done, or when words fail you, to simply listen. Rekindle. More fuel for the fire. I've been told many times that I'm the world's worst listener. Maybe that helps explain my position in the pop charts...

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To The Bone is beautiful, delicate, like whispers in the wind or that glimpse from the corner of your eye. It draws you in and seduces you with both sounds and words. It's Trevor Jones' most simple and perhaps honest record - emotions stripped down 'to the bone' and the stripped down feel to the album compliment the music perfectly.If you hear a more beautiful album this year then I'll eat my Marshall gigging cap.

Macwood Fleet

I have been enjoying your excellent 'To the Bone' album over the past week. It's a quietly, powerful album that reveals more of itself upon repeat listens. The understated production works really well.

Cerdin Rogers

I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that I absolutely love the record. Although musically it’s clearly much more stripped down than In Cassidy’s Care, it is every bit it’s equal! It’s a record that I play all the way through because it is incredibly consistent and it’s almost a cliché to state that that’s a rarity these days. This being the case, it’s almost unfair to single out particular tracks but 'Phil The Hat' is one of the most moving songs that I have heard for some time and I think 'Fireworks' could be my favourite song of yours. Now I just need to write a review that will do the record justice!!!

Rob Marsh

A big thanks for, once again, producing a beautiful album. I'm clumsy with words but even the most articulate of people couldn't put down on paper just how great this album is. It simply needs to be listened to. No other artist can strike up emotions and imagery like you can, and for this I thank you.I engross myself in your albums like a great book that I can't put down. I know we're only in March but 'To the Bone' is album of the year. Anyone who says different has neither a heart or a soul.

Phil Hogarth

'To the Bone' arrived yesterday. I have listened a few times. For me is another masterprice full of wonderful melodies. Thank for your music. Un abrazo(regards).

Mario Matamoro

I have got mildly excited as my wife (Di) likes 'Books to Bed'.Just played the album 3 times in a row. I guess that you have always written close to your heart but this time it just seems more personal. I have to confess I felt the tears welling up at the end. Maybe I'm getting to be a big softie in my senior years but this album has a chunk of your soul and I think that Marcus has responded with a sensitive and sympathetic production that elevates the album. I am looking forward to getting to know it more.I failed to mention that it is very very good! I love the way it ends...

Chris Guildersleve

Bloody Hell TREV, what are you trying to do to me?? I am now going to call you the Marquis of Melancholy. You ripped my heart out and sliced it up!!! I almost got in the car this morning and drove up to give you a big old man hug!!!! Still digesting To The Bone and trying I gets head around it. One thing though, the ending, genius. Very Sigur Ros.

Nick Baker

Beautiful is how I would describe it, Ive had a good few listens now and it's everything you hope for, nothing more and nothing less...!Simply Stunning to be honest, keep going...

Geoff Wright

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